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DIGITALCAMERA

CameraUserGuide

Please read the Read This Firstsection (p. 7).Please also read the Software Starter Guideand the Direct Print User Guide.

CDI-E117-010 XXXXXXX 2004 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN

Camera User Guide

ENGLISH

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Flowchart and Reference Guides

Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.

This product is designed to perform optimally when used with

genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage

to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the

malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/

or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty does

not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuineCanon accessories, although you may request such repairs on a

chargeable basis.

Shooting with the Camera

This Guide

This Guide

Software Starter Guide

Software Starter Guide

Direct Print User Guide

Printer User Guide

Installing the Software

Connecting the Camera to a Computer

Downloading Images to a Computer

Using the Printer and Printing

This Guide

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Camera Body TemperatureIf your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become

warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for

an extended period.

About the LCD MonitorThe LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturingtechniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification. Less

than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as red or blackdots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a

malfunction.

Video Format

Please set the cameras video signal format to the one used in your regionbefore using it with a TV monitor (p. 127).

Charging the Date/Time Battery The camera has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery that maintains the

date, time and other camera settings. This battery recharges when the

main battery pack is inserted into the camera. When you first purchase the

camera, place a charged battery pack in it or use the AC adapter kit (sold

separately) for at least 4 hours to charge the date/time battery. It will

charge even when the camera power is set to Off.

If the Date/Time menu appears when the camera power is turned on, it

means that the date/time battery charge is depleted. Recharge it as

described above.

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About This Guide

Conventions Used in the Text

Question? Look Here First

What settings are available

under each function? See Functions Available in Each

Shooting Mode (p. 160).Will my settings remain in

effect even after Ive turnedthe camera off?

What can be accomplished

with each function?

See FUNC. MENU (p. 44).

See Rec. Menu (p. 47).

See Play Menu (p. 48).

See Set up Menu (p. 48).

See My Camera Menu (p. 51).

What do the icons listed in

the Camera User Guide

mean?

See Information Displayed on the

LCD Monitor (p. 35).

See Menu Settings and Factory

Defaults(p. 47).

: This mark denotes issues that may affect the cameras operation.

: This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic

operating procedures.

Icons on the right end of title bars show the applicable operating modes.

As in the example below, the procedure can be performed in (Auto),

(Manual), (Stitch Assist) or (Movie) mode.

Using the Self-timer

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Preparing the Camera 18

Basic Functions 30

Shooting 53

Playback 89

Erasing 105

Print Settings/Transferring 108

Connecting the Camera to a Computer/TV 118

My Camera Settings 129

List of Messages 134

Troubleshooting 136

Appendix 140

Photo Tips and Information 153

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Read This First .................................................. 7Please Read............................................................................................... 7

Safety Precautions..................................................................................... 8Preventing Malfunctions ..........................................................................13

Components Guide.............................................14

Preparing the CameraCharging the Battery Pack ....................................................................... 18

Installing the Battery Pack ....................................................................... 21

Installing the CF Card .............................................................................. 23

Setting the Date and Time ....................................................................... 26Setting the Language............................................................................... 28

Basic FunctionsTurning the Power On.............................................................................. 30

Switching Between Shooting/Playback.................................................... 32

Using the LCD Monitor ............................................................................ 33

Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor ............................................. 35

Using the Viewfinder ............................................................................... 39Using the Zoom....................................................................................... 40

Pressing the Shutter Button .................................................................... 41

Selecting Menus and Settings ................................................................. 43

Menu Settings and Factory Defaults ........................................................ 47

Resetting Settings to Their Default Values............................................... 52

Shooting

Shooting in Auto Mode ..................................................................... 53Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting................................................ 54

Changing Resolution/Compression Settings ........................................... 55

Quick Shots ............................................................................................. 57

Using the Flash ................................................................................... 58

Shooting Close-Ups/ Infinity Shots.............................................. 60

Using the Digital Zoom............................................................................ 62

Continuous Shooting ......................................................................... 63

Using the Self-timer........................................................................... 64Shooting in Manual Mode ............................................................... 66

Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)..................................... 67

Table of Contents

Items marked with are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or

procedures.

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Shooting a Movie............................................................................... 70

Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock) ........................ 72

Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) .................................................. 74

Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) ......................................... 75

Switching between Focusing Modes ........................................................ 76

Switching between Light Metering Modes......................................... 77Adjusting the Exposure Compensation .................................................... 78

Shooting in Long Shutter Mode............................................................... 79

Adjusting the Tone (White Balance)......................................................... 81

Changing the Photo Effect........................................................................ 84

Adjusting the ISO Speed .......................................................................... 85

Setting the Auto Rotate Function ............................................................. 86

Resetting the File Number........................................................................ 87

PlaybackDisplaying Images Individually................................................................. 89

Magnifying Images............................................................................. 90

Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) ............................ 91

Viewing Movies........................................................................................ 93

Editing Movies ......................................................................................... 95

Rotating Images in the Display ................................................................ 97

Attaching Sound Memos to Images......................................................... 98Automated Playback (Slide Shows) ....................................................... 100

Protecting Images.................................................................................. 104

ErasingErasing Single Images ..................................................................... 105

Erasing All Images ................................................................................. 106

Formatting CF Cards .............................................................................. 107

PrintingAbout Printing........................................................................................ 108

Setting the DPOF Print Settings ............................................................. 110

Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order)Selecting Images for Transferring.......................................................... 116

Connecting the Camera to a Computer

Connecting the Camera to a Computer .................................................. 119Computer System Requirements.................................................... 119

Downloading Images by Direct Transfer ................................................ 123

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Connecting the Camera to the Computer to Download Images without

Installing Software .......................................................................... 125

Downloading Directly from a CF Card ....................................................126

Viewing Images on a TV set.................................... 127

Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)Changing My Camera Settings .............................................................. 129Registering My Camera Settings ........................................................... 131

List of Messages ............................................. 134

Troubleshooting .............................................. 136

AppendixUsing an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) ............................................ 140

Using a Car Battery Charger (Sold Separately) ...................................... 141

Camera Care and Maintenance .............................................................. 142

Specifications ........................................................................................ 143

Photo Tips and InformationTip for Using the Self-timer ................................................................... 153

How to adjust the exposure ................................................................... 153

ISO Speed.............................................................................................. 154

Advanced Technique for the Macro mode ............................................. 154

Index ........................................................... 155

Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode ............. 160

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Read This First

Please Read

Test ShotsBefore you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that

you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating andbeing operated correctly.

Please note that Canon, its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributorsare not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction

of a camera or accessory, including CF cards, that results in the failure of an

image to be recorded or to be recorded in a format that is machine readable.

Warning Against Copyright Infringement

Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use andshould never be used in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes

international or domestic copyright laws and regulations. Please be advised

that in certain cases the copying of images from performances, exhibitions,

or commercial properties by means of a camera or other device may

contravene copyright or other legal rights even if the image was shot for

personal use.

Warranty LimitationsThis cameras warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If a problem

arises while the camera is in use abroad, please convey it back to the

country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon

Customer Support Help Desk.

For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the Canon Limited

Warranty supplied with your camera.

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Safety Precautions

Before using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand the

safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is

operated correctly.

The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to

instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its

accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and

equipment.

In the next few pages, the term equipment refers primarily to the camera

and its power supply accessories, such as the battery charger and

optional compact power adapter or car battery charger.

Warnings

Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light

sources that could damage your eyesight.

Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes.

Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight.

In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants

when using the flash.

Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.Accidental

damage to the camera or batteries by a child could result in serious injury.

In addition, placement of the strap around the childs neck could result in

asphyxiation.

Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is

not expressly described in this guide.Disassembly or alteration may

result in high-voltage electrical shock. Internal inspections, alterations and

repairs should be conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by

your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch the flash

portion of the camera if it has been damaged.Similarly, never touch

internal portions of the equipment that become exposed as a result of

damage. There is a risk of high-voltage electrical shock. Please take the

first opportunity to consult your camera distributor or the closest CanonCustomer Support Help Desk.

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Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious

fumes.Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately

turn the camera power off, remove the camera battery or unplug the

power cable from the power outlet. Confirm that smoke or fume

emissions have ceased. Please consult your camera distributor or the

closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

Stop operating the equipment if it is dropped or the casing is damaged.

Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the

camera power off, remove the camera battery or unplug the power cable

from the power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the

closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or become

immersed in, water or other liquids.Do not allow liquids to enter theinterior. The camera has not been waterproofed. If the exterior comes into

contact with liquids or salt air, wipe it dry with a soft, absorbent cloth. If

water or other foreign substances enter the interior, immediately turn the

camera power off and remove the camera battery or unplug the power

cable from the power outlet. Continued use of the equipment may result in

fire or electrical shock. Please consult your camera distributor or the

closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners or other

flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment.The use of

these substances may lead to fire.

Remove the power cable on a regular periodic basis and wipe away the

dust and dirt that collects on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet

and the surrounding area.In dusty, humid or greasy environments, the

dust that collects around the plug over long periods of time may becomesaturated with humidity and short-circuit, leading to fire.

Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power adapter

cable.Any of these actions may cause an electrical short circuit, which

may lead to fire or electrical shock.

Do not handle the power cable if your hands are wet.Handling it with

wet hands may lead to electrical shock. When unplugging the cable,

ensure that you hold the solid portion of the plug. Pulling on the flexibleportion of the cable may damage or expose the wire and insulation,

creating the potential for fires or electrical shocks.

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The camera terminals of the battery charger and compact power

adapter are designed for exclusive use with your camera.Do not use

them with other products or batteries. There is a risk of fire and other

hazards.

Caution about magnetic fieldsKeep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as credit cards)

away from the speaker of the camera (p. 14). Such items may lose data

or stop working.

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Cautions

Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to

strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk

(boot) of a car.Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause the

batteries to leak, overheat or explode, resulting in fire, burns or otherinjuries. High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing.

Ensure that there is good ventilation when using the battery charger to

charge the battery pack.

Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas.Storage in such

areas could lead to fire, electrical shock or other damage.

Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or

shocks that could lead to injury or damage the equipment whenwearing or holding it by the strap.

Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when

shooting.The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise. In

addition, do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several pictures

in rapid succession. Either action could result in burns.

Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to its lens.

The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash. Ensure that the battery charger is plugged into a power outlet of the

specified rating, not over the specified rating.The plug of the battery

charger varies according to region.

Do not use the battery charger or compact power adapter if the plug or

cable is damaged, or if the plug is not fully inserted into the power

outlet.

Do not allow metal objects (such as pins or keys) or dirt to contact the

charger terminals or plug.

If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may

become warm.Please take care when operating the camera for extended

periods as your hands may experience a burning sensation.

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Preventing Malfunctions

Avoid Strong Magnetic FieldsNever place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other

equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strongmagnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data.

Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsMoving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may

cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its external and internal

surfaces. You can avoid this by placing the equipment in an airtight,

resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly

before removing it from the bag.

If Condensation Forms Inside the CameraStop using the camera immediately if you detect condensation. Continued

use may damage the equipment. Remove the CF card, battery pack or

compact power adapter from the camera and wait until the moisture

evaporates completely before resuming use.

Extended StorageWhen not using the camera for extended periods of time, remove the

battery pack and store the equipment in a safe place. Storing the camera for

extended periods with a battery pack installed will run down the battery

pack and may damage the camera. The date, time and other camera settings

may reset to default settings if the battery pack has been removed for more

than three weeks. Follow the instructions in this guide to reset the desired

settings.

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Operation PanelPower LampLights when the power is on or transmission preparationsare complete when connected to a computer

Shutter Button (p. 41)

(Light Metering) Button (p. 77)/Button

(Flash) Button (p. 58)/Button

(Continuous) Button (p. 63)/(Self-timer)Button (p. 64)/

Button

Shooting Mode Dial (p. 53)

(Macro) / (Infinity) Button (p. 60)/Button

SET ButtonMENU Button

Indicators (p. 17)ON/OFF Button (p. 30)

Zoom LeverShooting:

(Telephoto)/(Wide Angle) (p. 40)

Replay:(Magnify) (p. 90)/(Index) (p. 91)

Mode Switch (p. 32)

Print/Share Button(See below)

FUNC. (Function) Button (p. 43)/(Single Image Erase) Button(p. 105)

DISP. (Display) Button (p. 33)

The following operations are accessible through one easy press of the

(Print/Share) button.

Printing: See the Direct Print User Guide(separate from this guide)

Downloading images (Windows only): See p.118 of this guide and the

Software Starter Guide(separate from this guide)

The indicator blinks or lights during a printer or computer connection.Blue: Ready to print/Ready to transfer images

Blinking blue: Printing/Transferring

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Indicator

The indicator lights or blinks when the ON/OFFbutton or shutter button is

pressed.

Upper IndicatorGreen: Ready to shootBlinking Green: Recording to CF card / Reading CF card / Erasing from CF

card/Transmitting data (during a computer connection)

Orange: Ready to shoot (flash on)Blinking Orange: Ready to shoot (camera shake warning)

Lower IndicatorYellow: Macro mode / Infinity mode/ AF lock

Blinking Yellow: Focusing difficulty (single beep).

Although you can still press the shutter button when the

indicator blinks yellow, you are recommended to shoot

using the focus lock or AF lock (p. 72).

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Since this is a lithium ion battery pack, you need not completelydischarge it before recharging. It can be recharged at any point.However, since the maximum number of charge cycles isapproximately 300 times (battery life), you are recommended tocharge the battery pack after having discharged it completely toprolong battery life.

It takes approximately 130 minutes to fully charge the battery packfrom a fully discharged state (based on Canons testing standard).Charging it within a temperature range of 5 to 40 C (41 to 104 F)is recommended.

Charge times may vary according to the ambient temperature andthe battery packs charge state.

See Battery Capacity (p. 147). You may hear a noise during charging. This is not a malfunction.

Handling PrecautionsKeep the battery pack terminals ( ) clean at all times. Dirty

terminals may cause poor contact between the battery pack and camera.Polish the terminals with a tissue or a dry cloth before charging or usingthe battery pack.

Do not rapidly overturn or wave the battery charger around when itcontains the battery pack. The battery pack could fly out.

At low temperatures, battery pack performance may be reduced and the

low battery icon may appear earlier than usual. Under these conditions,resuscitate the battery pack by warming it in a pocket immediately beforeuse. However, ensure that there are no metallic items in the pocket thatcould cause a short circuit, such as a key holder, etc.

Do not place anything, such as tablecloths, carpets, bedding or cushions,on top of the battery charger while it is charging. Heat will build up andcould result in a fire.

Do not charge batteries other than Battery Pack NB-1LH or NB-1L in thischarger.

The battery pack continues to discharge a minimal portion of its powerwhile installed in the camera, even with the power off, or in the charger.This will shorten battery life.

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Do not allow any metal objectssuch as key rings to touch theand terminals (Fig. A), as thiscan damage the battery pack. Tocarry the battery pack or store it

during periods of disuse, alwaysreplace the terminal cover (Fig. B).

Even charged battery packscontinue to discharge naturally.You are advised to charge thebattery on the day of use, or oneday before, to ensure a full charge.

Since storing a fully charged battery pack for long periods of time (about 1

year) can shorten its life cycle or affect performance, you arerecommended to use the battery pack in the camera until it is completelydischarged and to store it at normal temperature (23 C/73 F) or lower. Ifyou do not use the battery pack for long periods of time, charge it fully anddischarge it fully in the camera at least once a year before returning it tostorage.

If the performance of the battery pack diminishes substantially even when itis fully charged, its life has been exceeded and it should be replaced.

Fig. A Fig. B

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Installing the Battery Pack

Install Battery Pack NB-1LH (supplied) as shown below. Battery Pack NB-1L

can also be used with the camera.

Please recharge the battery pack (p. 18)before you use it for the firsttime.

1 Slide the battery cover in thedirection of the arrows.

2 Press the battery lock whileinserting the battery pack all theway in until the lock clicks.

Insert the battery pack correctly byaligning the arrows on the camera and thebattery pack.

To remove the battery pack, press thebattery lock and pull the battery pack out.

3 Slide the battery cover closed.

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Battery Lock

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Do not turn off the power or open the battery cover while the upperindicator beside the viewfinder blinks green. The camera is writing,reading, erasing or transmitting an image to or from the CF card.

Remove the battery pack when the camera is not in use. Pleasenote, however, that the date, time and other camera settings mayreset to the default settings if the battery pack has been removed for

more than three weeks.

Please use an AC Adapter Kit ACK500 (sold separately) for extendeduse of the camera (p. 140).

Battery Pack Charge

The following icons and messages will display when the battery pack charge

is low.

See Battery Capacity (p. 147).

Battery pack charge is low. Recharge it as soon as possiblebefore it is required for an extended period.

When the LCD monitor is off, this icon will display whenyou press any button other than the ON/OFF, SETorMENUbutton.

Change the

battery pack

Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace

the battery pack immediately.

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Installing the CF Card

Turn the camera power off and insert the CF card with the following

procedures.

To remove the CF card

Push the eject button and pull the CF card

out.

1 Slide the lock up and open the CFcard slot cover.

2 Insert the CF card with its labelfacing upward until the CF cardeject button fully extends.

Insert the card firmly into the slot, followingthe diagram on the CF card slot cover.

3 Close the CF card slot cover.

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Label

CF Card Eject Button

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Since the camera is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting data toor from the CF card when the upper indicator beside the viewfinderblinks green, never perform the following actions during this time. Itcould corrupt the image data.- Subject the camera body to vibration or shocks.- Turn the cameras power off, or open the battery cover or CF card

slot cover. Please note that CF cards formatted with other manufacturers

cameras or a computer, or formatted or edited with applicationprograms, may slow down writing to the CF card or may not operatecorrectly in the camera.

You are recommended to use CF cards that have been formatted inyour camera (p. 107). The card supplied with the camera may beused without further formatting.

See CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 148).

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Handling Precautions for CF Cards

CF cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, applyforce to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration.

Do not attempt to disassemble or alter the CF card.Moving a CF card rapidly between temperature extremes will cause

condensation to form in the card and lead to a malfunction. To avoidcondensation, place the CF card in a sealed plastic bag before moving itinto a different temperature zone and allow it to adjust slowly to the newtemperature.

If condensation forms on the CF card, store it at room temperature until thewater droplets have evaporated naturally.

Do not use or store CF cards in the following locations.- Locations subject to dust or sand

- Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures

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Setting the Date and Time

The Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is turned

on or whenever the built-in rechargeable lithium date/time battery charge is

low. Start from Step 5 to set the date and time.

1 Press the ON/OFF button until thepower lamp lights.

2 Press the MENU button.The (Rec.) or (Play) menu isdisplayed.

3 Use the or button to select the(Set up) menu.

4 Use the or button to selectand press the SET button.

Power Lamp

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Please note that the date and time settings may reset to the defaultsettings if the camera battery has been removed for more than three

weeks. Reset them when this occurs. Setting the date and time settings does not cause the date/time

stamp to appear on images. For printing images with the date onthem, refer to the Direct Print User Guide orSoftware Starter Guide.

Charging the Date/Time Battery- The camera has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery for saving

settings such as the date and time. This battery is recharged bythe battery pack while it is in the camera. Right after purchasing

the camera, leave a charged battery pack in the camera, or plugin AC Adapter Kit ACK500 (sold separately), for about 4 hours tocharge the date/time battery. It will charge even when the camerapower is turned off.

- If the Date/Time menu appears when the camera power is turnedon, the date/time battery charge is low. Use the above method torecharge it.

5 Set the date and time. Use the or button to select a field

(year, month, day, hour, minute and dateformat).

Use the or button to change itsvalue.

6 Press the SET button.The setting is complete.

7 Press the MENU button.The display will return to the Shooting orPlayback screen.

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Setting the Language

Use this feature to select the language for the LCD monitor display.

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Press the ON/OFF button until thepower lamp lights.

2 Press the MENU button.The (Rec.) or (Play) menu isdisplayed.

3 Use the or button to select the(Set up) menu.

4 Use the or button to selectand press the SET button.

Power Lamp

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The Language menu can also be displayed in playback mode byholding down the SETbutton and pressing the MENUbutton. Thisfunction cannot be used while a movie clip is played back, or aseparately sold printer is connected to the camera.

5 Use the , , or button toselect a language and press theSET button.

6Press the MENU button.

The display will return to the Shooting orPlayback screen.

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Power Saving FunctionThis camera is equipped with a power saving function.

When this function is turned on and it activates, restore power by pressing

the ON/OFFbutton.

Shooting Mode: Powers down approximately 3 minutes after thelast control is accessed on the camera.

The LCD monitor automatically turns off 1 minute*

after the last control is accessed even if [Auto

Power Down] is set to [Off]. (Press any button

except the ON/OFFbutton to turn the LCD

monitor back on.)* This time can be changed (p. 49).

Playback Mode: Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the

last control is accessed on the camera.

Connected to a Printer (sold separately):

Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the

last control is accessed on the camera or on a

connected printer.

The power saving function will not activate during slide show or while thecamera is connected to a computer.

The power saving function can be turned off (p. 49).

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Using the LCD Monitor

The LCD monitor can be used to compose images while shooting, adjust

menu settings and play back recorded images. Icons showing the cameras

status and setting contents appear on the LCD monitor.

The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or brightlight. This does not constitute a malfunction.

Shooting Mode ( )

The LCD monitor setting (On or Off) is saved by the camera whenthe power is turned off so that the same setting is automaticallyavailable when the power is turned on again. However, the setting

may be lost when the power has been turned off after the Changethe battery pack message has displayed, while the LCD monitorwas on in shooting mode.

In the or mode, the LCD monitor turns on regardless of itsOn/Off setting.

Press the DISP. button.

The display mode changes as follows with

each press.

Standard (No Information)

Detailed (Information View)

Off

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Playback Mode ( )When the mode switch is set to , the LCD monitor will turn on.

In Index playback mode (p. 91), the detailed display is not available.

Press the DISP. button.

The display mode changes as follows with

each press.

Standard

Detailed

No Information

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* Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to [Standard (No Information)].(1) is not available with the PowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 430.

Zoom powers indicate the combined optical and digital amount of zoom.

These figures appear when the digital zoom is activated.

ISO Speed (p. 85)

Photo Effect (p. 84)

Compression (p. 55)

Resolution (p. 55)

Low Battery (p. 22)

Metering Mode (p. 77)

Shooting Method (p. 63, 64)

Flash (p. 58)

Movie Recording (p. 70)

Camera Shake Warning (p. 35)

Spot AE Point Frame ( Mode)

AF Frame (p. 76) Shots Remaining or Remaining

Movie Time/Elapsed Time

Digital Zoom (p. 62)PowerShot S500 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 500:3.8x, 4.9x, 6.1x, 7.6x, 9.3x, 12.0xPowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 430:4.3x, 5.3x, 6.7x, 8.2, 11.0x

(Red)*

*

Quick Shot (p. 57)

*

Exposure Compensation (p. 78)

Long Shutter Mode (p. 79)

White Balance (p. 81)

Shooting Mode (p. 53)

Macro/Infinity (p. 60)

Auto Rotate (p. 86)

AE Lock (p. 74)

FE Lock (p. 75)

AF Lock (p. 72)

(1)

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Playback Mode (Standard Display)

Protection Status (p. 104)

Compression (Still Images) (p. 55)

Resolution (Still Images) (p. 55)

Movie (p. 93)WAVE Format Sound (p. 98)

Long Shutter Mode (p. 79)

Shooting Mode (p. 53)

Exposure Compensation (p. 78)

White Balance (p. 81)

Photo Effect (p. 84)

ISO Speed (p. 85)

Resolution (Movies) (p. 55)

Flash (p. 58)

Metering Mode (p. 77)

Movie Length Shown onMovie Files (p. 70)

File Number

Shooting DateImage Number

Playback Mode (Detailed Display)

Histogram

Macro/Infinity (p. 60)

(1) is not available with the PowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 430.

(1)

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The following information may also be displayed with some images.

Please note that image information recorded by this camera may notdisplay correctly on other cameras and image information recordedby other cameras may not display correctly on this camera.

A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or thefile format is not recognized.

JPEG file with format not conforming to Design rule for Camera FileSystem Standards

RAW format file

File with unrecognized format

Histogram FunctionThe histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of the

shot image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker

the image. The greater the bias toward the right, the brighter the image.

If the image is too dark, adjust the exposure compensation to a positive

value. Similarly, adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value

if the image is too bright (p. 78).Sample Histograms

Balanced ImageDark Image Bright Image

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Using the Viewfinder

The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by setting the LCD monitor

to Off (p. 33) while shooting.

Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded ImageUsually the recorded image is wider than the image seen in theviewfinder. Confirm the actual image size with the LCD monitor.The image recorded may differ from the image seen in the viewfinderdue to the distance between the viewfinder and lens (especially withclose-ups). If you use the viewfinder to take close-up shots, portions ofthe close-up subject may not appear in the recorded image. Use the

LCD monitor when taking close-up shots.

Shows the center of the image

View Finder

About the Autofocus FunctionThis camera employs AiAF (artificial intelligence autofocus) technology

which uses a broad metering field to calculate the focal distance with

high precision. It delivers a crisp focus even when the photographic

subject is slightly off-center.

The AiAF function can be turned off so that the autofocus is metered from

a fixed AF frame at the center of the field (p. 76).

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Using the Zoom

The zoom can be adjusted from 36 mm to 108 mm in 35 mm film equivalent

terms.

Telephoto/Wide Angle

Digital ZoomWhen the LCD monitor is on, you can shoot with a combined optical and

digital zoom up to approximately 12x with the PowerShot S500 DIGITAL

ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 500 and 11x with the PowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH/

DIGITAL IXUS 430 (p. 62).

The digital zoom is unavailable in some modes (p. 160).

Images become coarser the more they are digitally zoomed.

1 Press the zoom lever toward or.

Press the zoom lever toward to zoomin (telephoto).

Press the zoom lever toward to zoom

out (wide angle).

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The shutter button features a two-stage action.

Pressing HalfwayPressing halfway automatically sets the exposure and focus.

Press the shutter button halfway.

Indicator Status

Upper Indicator Green: Metering complete

(two beeps sound)

Orange: Flash will fire Blinking Orange: Camera shake warning/

Insufficient exposureLower Indicator Yellow: Macro mode/Infinity

mode/AF lock (p. 72) Blinking Yellow: Focusing difficulty*

(single beep sounds)* Use the focus lock or AF lock to shoot when the

indicator blinks yellow (p. 72).

AF Frame Status (LCD Monitor On)

AiAF On (p. 76)

Green Frame: Metering complete(focused AF frame)

No Frame: Focusing difficulty

(single beep sounds)

AiAF Off (p. 76) (Center AF Frame)

Green Frame: Metering complete Yellow Frame: Focusing difficulty

(single beep sounds)

Indicator

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Selecting Menus and Settings

Menus are used to adjust shooting and playback settings, as well as other

camera settings like the Date/Time and sounds. Menus are displayed by

pressing the FUNC.or MENUbutton according to the circumstances. Use

the LCD monitor to perform the following procedures.

Selecting Menu Settings with the FUNC. Button

(Shooting Mode only)

1 Slide the mode switch to (Rec.).

2 Press the FUNC. button.The icons of the items that can be adjustedappear at the LCD monitors left edge.

3 Use the or button to select an

item.See FUNC Menuon the next page for themenu items available.

4 Use the or button to select anoption.

Some menu items can only be selected

after pressing the SET button to displaythe next menu. Press the SETbutton againto confirm the setting.

You can shoot right after performing thesesteps. The menu displays again after theshot, allowing you to change the settingseasily.

5Press the FUNC. button.

The menu will close.

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Selecting Menu Settings with the MENU Button

1 Slide the mode switch to (Rec.)or (Play).

( ) Resolution (Movie)* (p. 55)

FUNC. MENU

( ) ISO Speed (p. 85)

( ) Photo Effect (p. 84)

( ) Compression (p. 55)

( ) Resolution (p. 55)

( ) Exposure Compensation (p. 78)

(1) Long Shutter Mode (p. 79)

( ) White Balance (p. 81)

( ) Items in parentheses show default settings.

*The PowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 430 menu is

different because it does not feature the option.

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See Setting the DPOF Print Settingsfor the procedures for the

(Print Order) item in the Play menu.

2 Press the MENU button.In Shooting mode, the (Rec.) menuappears.In Playback mode, the (Play) menuappears.

3 Use the or button to select amenu.

Select the menu with the / , or

icon in the upper left corner of the

LCD monitor selected. The zoom lever lets you select the menu

even if the / , or icon isnot selected.

4 Use the or button to select anitem.

See Menu Settings and Factory Defaults(p.47) for the menu items.


Menu items followed by an ellipsis (...) canonly be selected after pressing the SETbutton to display the next menu. Press theSETbutton again to confirm the setting.

6 Press the MENU button.In Shooting mode, the menu can be closedby pressing the shutter button halfway.

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Rec. Menu Play Menu

Set up Menu

(The menu will appearslightly different dependingon the Shooting mode)

Shooting Mode Playback Mode

My Camera Menu

Shooting Mode

Playback Mode

When the My camera menuis displayed, pressing the

button returns to theRec./Play menu.

When the Rec./Play menuis displayed, pressing thebutton displays the My

camera menu.

: Selects items.

: Selects options.

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Menu Settings and Factory Defaults

This chart shows the options and default settings for each menu.* Default setting

Rec. Menu

Menu Item OptionsReference

Page

Quick ShotSets the Quick Shot option to on or off. On Off*

p. 57

AiAF

Sets whether or not the camera automatically

selects the AF frame or a fixed center AFframe. On* Off

p. 76

Cont. Shooting

Sets the speeds of the continuous shootingmode. Standard continuous shooting* High-speed continuous shooting

p. 63

Self-timerSets the duration of the self-timer delay. 10 seconds* 2 seconds

p. 64

AF-assist BeamSets the AF-assist Beam to on or off. On* Off

p. 42

Digital ZoomSets the digital zoom to on or off. On

Off*

p. 62

Review

Sets the duration images display on the LCDmonitor after the shutter button releases. Off 2* to 10 seconds

p. 54

Long ShutterSets the shutter speed to slow settings. On Off*

p. 79

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Play Menu


Page

Protect Protects images from accidental erasure. p. 104

Rotate Rotates images clockwise 90 or 270 in thedisplay.

p. 97

Sound Memo Adds sound memos to images. p. 98

Erase allDeletes all images from a CF card(except for protected images).

p. 106

Slide Show Plays images automatically one after the other. p. 100

Print OrderSelects images and the number of print copiesfor output to a direct print compatible printeror photo developing service.

p. 110

Transfer OrderSpecifies settings for images beforedownloading to a computer.

p. 116

Set up Menu

Menu Item Options ReferencePage

Mute

Sets whether or not a beep sounds when theshutter button is pressed or when a menuoperation is performed.See How the [Mute] option in the (Set up)Menu and Sound in the (My Camera) MenuInteract(p. 51).

On Off*(Still beeps to warn of an error even when setto On.)

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Volume

Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound,

operation sound, self-timer sound, shutter

sound and playback sound. The volume

cannot be adjusted if [Mute] is set to [On].

Off 1 2* 3 4 5

-

Start-up Vol.Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound whenthe camera power is turned on.

p. 30

Operation Vol.Adjusts the volume of the operation sound thatbeeps when any button other than the shutter

button is pressed.

Selftimer Vol.Adjusts the volume of the self-timer soundplayed 2 sec. before the shutter is released.

p. 64

Shutter VolumeAdjusts the volume of the sound played whenthe shutter releases. The shutter sound doesnot play when a movie is recording.

p. 41

Playback Vol.Adjusts the volume of movie sounds and

sound memos.

p. 93

p. 98

LCD Brightness

Adjusts the LCD brightness of the LCD monitor. -7 to 0* to +7Use the or button to adjust thebrightness. If you press the or button,the display returns to the Set up menu. Youcan check the brightness in the LCD monitorwhile you are adjusting the setting.

Power Saving Sets the [Auto Power Down] and [Display Off]options.

p. 31

Auto Power Down

Sets whether or not the camera automaticallypowers down after a set period of time elapseswithout something being pressed. On* Off

Display Off

Sets the length of time before the LCD monitor

goes off when no camera operation isperformed. 10 sec. 20 sec. 30 sec. 1 min.* 2 min. 3 min.

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Date/Time Sets the date and time and the date format. p. 26

Format Formats (initializes) CF cards. p. 107

File No. Reset

Sets how file numbers are assigned to images

when new CF cards are inserted. On Off*

p. 87

Auto Rotate

Sets whether or not images shot with thecamera held vertically are automaticallyrotated in the display. On* Off

p. 86

Language

Sets the language used in menus andmessages on the LCD monitor. English* Italiano Deutsch Norsk Franais Svenska Nederlands Espaol Dansk Chinese Suomi Japanese

You can also change the language in playbackmode by holding the SETbutton and pressingthe MENUbutton.

p. 28

Video SystemSets the video output signal standard. NTSC PAL

p. 127


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You can select the theme, start-up image and sound, shutter sound,

operation sound and selftimer sound used on this camera.

These are called the My Camera settings. You can also customize the

and options for each item with images recorded on the CF card and

newly recorded sounds or by using the supplied software.

See the Software Starter Guidefor details.

How the [Mute] option in the (Set up) Menu and Sounds in the

(My Camera) Menu Interact

To turn off each sound, such as the start-up sound, shutter sound,operation sound and selftimer sound, [Mute] must first be set to [On] in the

(Set up) menu. When [Mute] is set to [On], each sound option will not

sound even if they are set individually to [On]. The warning sound, however,

will emit even when [Mute] is set to [On].

My Camera Menu

Menu Item Available SettingsReference

Page

ThemeSelects a common theme for each MyCamera settings item.

p. 129

Start-up ImageSets the image displayed when thecamera power is turned on.

Start-up SoundSets the sound emitted when the camerapower is turned on.

Operation SoundSets the sound emitted when any buttonother than the shutter button is pressed.

Selftimer SoundSets the sound emitted 2 seconds beforethe shutter releases in self-timer mode.

Shutter SoundSets the sound emitted when the shutterbutton is pressed. There is no shuttersound for movies.

My Camera Menu Contents (Off) / * / /

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Resetting Settings to Their Default Values

You can reset the menu and button settings to the default settings in one

operation.

Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a

computer or to a separately sold printer. The following cannot be reset.

- The [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video System] options in the(Set up) menu (p. 50)

- White balance data recorded with the custom white balancefunction (p. 82).

- Newly added My Camera settings (p. 131)

1 Press the ON/ OFF button until thepower lamp lights green.

Set the mode switch to any position.

2 Press and hold the MENU button formore than 5 seconds.

3 Use the or button to select[OK] and press the SET button.

To exit without resetting, select [Cancel].

Power Lamp

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Shooting in Auto Mode

In this mode, all you have to do is press the shutter button and let the

camera do everything else.

See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 160). With the Review function, you can change the length of time images

show on the LCD monitor after shooting, or set it so they do not showat all (p. 54).

1 Slide the mode switch to andturn the mode dial to .

2 Aim the camera at the subject.

3Use the zoom lever to achieve thedesired composition (relativesubject size in the viewfinder) (p.40).

4 Press the shutter button halfway (p.41).

Two beeps will sound when the camerahas finished metering, and the upperindicator beside the viewfinder will lightgreen or orange. If the LCD monitor is on,the AF frame will appear green.

If the subject is difficult to focus on, the lowerindicator beside the viewfinder will blink yellowand the beep will sound one time.

5 Press the shutter button fully (p.42). You will hear the sound of the shutter

when the shutter activates. The picture appears for two seconds on

the LCD monitor.

Shooting

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Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting

Right after a shot is taken, the image appears in the LCD monitor for 2

seconds. In addition, the images will keep on displaying regardless of the

review duration setting if one of the following operations is performed.

Keeping the shutter button pressed after a shot.

Pressing the SET button while the image is displayed on the LCD monitor.

Press the shutter button halfway to stop displaying it so that you can shoot the

next frame.

You can do the following while the image is displayed.- Display the images detailed information (p. 34).- Erase the image (p. 105).- Magnify the image in the display (When pressing the SET button

while the image is displayed) (p. 90).

Changing the Review DurationThe default review time is 2 seconds. The review function can be set to [Off] or

changed to any time in the range of 2 to 10 seconds in one-second increments.

1 In the (Rec.) menu, select .See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43).

2 Use the or buttonto selectreview setting and press the MENU

button. With the [Off] option, the image will not

automatically display. In the [2 sec.] to [10 sec.] range, the

image will continue to display for thespecified time even if the shutter button isreleased.

Holding the shutter button down after ashot holds the image in the displayregardless of the setting.

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Changing Resolution/Compression Settings

You can change the resolution and compression (excluding movies)

settings to suit the purpose of the image you are about to shoot.

PowerShot S500 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 500

PowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 430

* Paper sizes vary according to region.

Resolution Purpose

(Large)2592 x 1944 pixels Large

Print larger than A4 size* 210 x297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.) prints

Print larger than Letter size* 216 x279 mm (8.5 x 11 in.) prints

(Medium 1)2048 x 1536 pixels

Print up to A4 size* 210 x 297

mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.) prints Print up to Letter size* 216 x

279 mm (8.5 x 11 in.) prints


Print postcard size 148 x 100mm (6 x 4 in.) prints

Print L-size 119 x 89 mm (4.7 x3.5 in.) prints

(Small) 640 x 480 pixels Small

Send images as e-mail attachments

Shoot more images

Resolution Purpose

(Large)2272 x 1704 pixels Large

Print larger than A4 size* 210 x297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.) prints

Print larger than Letter size* 216 x

279 mm (8.5 x 11 in.) prints


Print postcard size 148 x 100mm (6 x 4 in.) prints

Print L-size 119 x 89 mm (4.7 x3.5 in.) prints


Print card size 86 x 54 mm (3.4x 2.1 in.) prints

(Small) 640 x 480 pixels Small

Send images as e-mail

attachments Shoot more images

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Movies can be shot with the following resolution.

Compression Purpose

SuperfineHigh

Quality Shoot higher quality images

Fine Shoot normal quality images

Normal Normal Shoot more images

Resolution

640 x 480 pixels(Not featured on the PowerShot S410DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 430)

320 x 240 pixels

160 x 120 pixels

1 In the FUNC. menu, select* or

*.

See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43).* The current setting is displayed.

2 Use the or button to select anoption.Compression (Excluding Movies)

Select , or .

Resolution (Still Images)

Select , , or .

Resolution (Movies)

Select *, or .

You can shoot right after selecting an option.The menu displays again after the shot,

allowing you to change the settings easily.* is not available with the PowerShot S410DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 430.

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Using the Flash

Use the flash according to the guidelines below.

Auto The flash fires automatically as required by the light level.

Auto withRed-eyeReduction

The flash fires automatically as required by the lightinglevel, and the red-eye reduction lamp fires each timethe main flash fires.

Flash On The flash fires with every shot.

Flash Off The flash will not fire.

SlowSynchro

The flash timing is adjusted to slow shutter speeds. Thisreduces the chance that the background will be dark when

shots are taken at night or in rooms with artificial lighting.The red-eye reduction lamp fires with each shot.Use of a tripod is recommended.

Setting availableCan be selected for the

first image only.

1 Press the button to switchbetween flash modes.

The selected flash mode appears on the LCD

monitor.

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Shooting

When you use flash photography at higher ISO speeds, the chancesof white streaks appearing in the image increase the closer youapproach to the subject.

Since a slow shutter speed is selected in dark places when the flashis set to Off or Slow Synchro, take care to avoid blurring the image.- Shooting in Mode

Be careful to hold the camera still to avoid camera shake.- Shooting in or Mode

Fix the camera to a tripod to shoot in these modes since theshutter speed will be slower than in the mode. If an image isdark in mode, reshooting it in mode will make it brighter.

The flash can be fired when the indicator lights a steady orange afterpressing the shutter button halfway.

The flash may take up to approximately 10 seconds to charge. Therecharging time will vary with such factors as the shootingconditions and battery charge. Shots cannot be taken while the flashis charging.

The flash fires twice. The main flash follows a preparatory pre-flash.The exposure reading obtained from the subject with the pre-flash isused to set the optimal flash intensity for the main flash, which isused to capture the image.

When using the flash, be sure to shoot from at least 46 cm (1.5 ft.)away from your subject for standard photography and at least 30 cm

(1.0 ft.) for macro photography.

Red-eye Reduction

Light reflecting back from eyes can make them appear red when theflash is used in dark areas. Under these conditions, use the red-eyereduction mode. For this mode to be effective, the subject must belooking right at the red-eye reduction lamp. Try asking them to lookdirectly at the lamp. Even better results can be obtained byincreasing the lighting in indoor settings or approaching closer to

the subject. The shutter will not activate for approximately 1 second after the red-

eye reduction lamp fires in order to improve the effect (excludingwhen using the quick shot function). If you want a more immediateshutter response, set the flash to , or .

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Shooting Close-Ups/ Infinity Shots

To cancel the macro/infinity mode

Press the / button to remove or from the display.

Use the LCD monitor to compose close-ups in macro mode sinceimages composed with the viewfinder may be off-center (p. 39).

The exposure may not be optimal when the flash is used in macro modein the range of 5 to 30 cm (2.0 in. to 1.0 ft.).

Macro

Use this mode to record subjects in the range of 5 to 46cm (2.0 in. to 1.5 ft.) from the lens tip when at wide-

angle end and in the range of 30 to 46 cm (1.0 ft. to 1.5ft.) when at the telephoto end setting.

Infinity

Use this mode to record landscapes and distant objects.

It can also be used for compositions combining both

near and distant objects.

Setting available

Can be selected forthe first image only.

1 Press the / button to select themacro/infinity mode.

The selected macro/infinity mode appears

on the LCD monitor.

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Image Area in Macro Mode

When the zoom is set between the telephoto end and the wide-angleend, the distance from lens to subject is the same as when the zoom isset to the telephoto end.

Distance from Lens toSubject

Image Area

Telephoto End 30 cm (1.0 ft.) 107 x 80 mm (4.2 x 3.1 in.)

Wide-Angle End 5 cm (2.0 in.) 58 x 43 mm (2.3 x 1.7 in.)

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Using the Digital Zoom

When the LCD monitor is on, images can be zoomed to the following

powers with the combined optical and digital zoom functions.

PowerShot S500 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 500: Approx. 3.8x, 4.9x, 6.1x, 7.6x, 9.3x, 12.0x

PowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 430: Approx. 4.3x, 5.3x, 6.7x, 8.2x, 11.0x

The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off.

Images become coarser the more they are digitally zoomed.

1 Press the DISP. button to turn theLCD monitor on.


3 Use the or buttonto select [On]and press the MENU button.

The display will return to the Rec. screen.

4 Press the zoom lever toward . The combined optical and digital zoom

factor appears in the upper right of theLCD monitor.

When you press the zoom lever toward ,

the zoom stops when the lens reaches themaximum optical telephoto setting.Press the zoom lever toward again toactivate the digital zoom and further zoomthe image digitally.

Press the zoom lever toward to zoom out.

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Continuous Shooting

In this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is

held down. Recording ceases when the shutter button is released.

To cancel continuous shooting

Press the / button twice to display .

Standard ContinuousShooting

Use this mode to view images on the LCDmonitor as you shoot continuously. The

shutter interval is longer in this mode than

in mode.

High-Speed ContinuousShooting

Use this mode to shoot continuously with a

short shutter interval. You cannot check

images while shooting continuously.

1 Press the / button to displayor .

The continuous shooting function shootsat the following rates.*

Approximately 1.5 frames/sec.

PowerShot S500 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL

IXUS 500:Approximately 2.2 frames/sec.PowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITALIXUS 430:Approximately 2.5 frames/sec.

* Large/Fine, LCD monitor off mode. (Thesefigures reflect Canons testing standard. Theactual figures will vary according to the shootingconditions and settings.)

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To change the continuous shooting speed

The interval between shots may lengthen slightly when the camerasbuilt-in memory fills.

If the flash is firing, the interval between shots will lengthen toaccommodate the flashs charging requirements.

Using the Self-timer

With this function, images are shot 10 or 2 seconds after the shutter button is

pressed. This is useful when you want to take a memorable photo with everyone

including yourself in the picture. The self-timer can be used in any shooting

mode.

To cancel the self-timer

Press the / button to display .


2 Use the or button to selector and press the MENU button.

The display will return to the Shootingscreen.

1 Press the / button to displayor .

When the shutter button is pressed fully,the self-timer will activate and the self-timer lamp will blink.

When the self-timer is set to ( ),the shutter activates 10 (2) seconds afterthe shutter button is pressed fully.

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Changing the Self-timer Countdown Time

The self-timer sound can be changed with the Selftimer Sound item inthe (My Camera) menu (p. 51).


2 Use the or buttonto selector and press the MENU button.

The display will return to the Shooting screen. When is selected, the self-timer

sounds and the blinking gets faster 2seconds before the shutter activates.

When is selected, the self-timersounds at the same time as the shutterbutton is pressed. The shutter activates in2 seconds.

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Shooting in Manual Mode

In this mode, you can change various settings and shoot as you wish.

1

Slide the mode switch to (Rec.)and turn the mode dial to .

2 Change the settings.See Functions Available in Each ShootingMode (p. 160).

3 Shoot (p. 53).If the subject is difficult to focus on whenthe shutter button is pressed halfway, thebeep will sound one time and the lowerindicator beside the viewfinder will blinkyellow.The AF frame will also appear yellow. (If the

AiAF option is set to [On] (p. 76), the AFframe will not appear.)

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Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)

Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be

merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer.

To merge the images on a computer, use PhotoStitch, one of thesupplied programs.

Framing a SubjectThe PhotoStitch program detects the overlapping portions of adjoining

images and merges them. When shooting, try to include a distinctive item

(landmark) in the overlapping portions.

Compose each frame so that it overlaps 30 - 50% of the adjoining image. Try

to keep the vertical misalignment to less than 10% of the image height.

Do not include moving items in the overlap.

Do not try to stitch images that include both distant and close items.

These items may appear warped or doubled up in the merged image.

Make the brightness in each image consistent. The final image will appear

unnatural if the contrast in brightness is too great.

To shoot landscapes, swivel (pan) the camera around its own vertical axis.

The overlapping seams ofseveral adjacent images

can be joined into a singlepanoramic image.

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To shoot close-ups, slide the camera over the subject, keeping it parallel to

the subject as you move it.

ShootingImages can be shot in two sequences in Stitch Assist.

Left to right horizontally

Right to left horizontally

1 Slide the mode switch to (Rec.)and turn the mode dial to .

2 Use the or button to select thesequence direction and press theSET button.

3 Shoot the first frame in thesequence.

The exposure and white balance are set andlocked with the first image.

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A custom white balance setting cannot be set in [Stitch Assist]mode. To use a custom white balance setting, first set it in anothershooting mode (p. 82).

The settings for the first image are used to take subsequent imagesin the sequence.

It is not possible to display images on the TV when shooting in StitchAssist.

See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 160).

4 Compose the second image so thatit overlaps a portion of the first andshoot.

Use the or button to check or retake

the recorded images. Minor discrepancies in the overlapping

portions can be corrected when theimages are stitched together.

5 Repeat the procedure for additional

images.A sequence may contain up to 26 images.

6 Press the SET button after the lastshot.

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Shooting a Movie

PowerShot S500 DIGITAL ELPHDIGITAL IXUS 500

PowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPHDIGITAL IXUS 430

640 x 480 pixels 320 x 240 pixels

160 x 120 pixels

1 Slide the mode switch to (Rec.)and turn the mode dial to .

The LCD monitor turns on and displays the

maximum recording time (in seconds).

2 Press the shutter button fully. Shooting and sound recording starts

simultaneously. During shooting the recording time (in

seconds) and a red circle appear on theLCD monitor.

3 Press the shutter button fully againto stop recording.

The maximum length of a movie clip (10

frames/sec. at , 15 frames/sec. at ,) is approximately 30 sec. at , 3

min. at , 3 min. at (according toCanons standardized tests).

Recording time vary by the CF card. See CFCards and Estimated Capacities (p. 148).

The maximum length of movies may varywith the subject and shooting conditions.

Recording will automatically stop whenthe maximum is reached or when the CFcard runs out of free capacity.

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The recording time may not display properly during shooting orfilming may stop unexpectedly with the following types of CF cards.- Slow recording cards- Cards formatted on a different camera or a computer- Cards which have had images recorded and erased repeatedlyAlthough the recording time may not display properly during

shooting, the movie will be recorded correctly on the CF card.Recording time will display properly if you format the CF card in thiscamera (excluding slow recording CF cards).

You are recommended to use a CF card that has been formatted inyour camera to shoot movies (p. 107). The card supplied with thecamera may be used without further formatting.

Be careful not to touch the microphone while recording. The AE, AF, white balance and zoom settings remain fixed for

subsequent frames at the values selected for the first frame.

After a clip is shot, the upper indicator beside the viewfinder willblink green while the clip is being written to the CF card. You cannotshoot again until the blinking stops.

See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 160). Sound is recorded monaurally. There is no shutter sound in movie mode. QuickTime 3.0 or later is required to play back movie files (AVI/

Motion JPEG) on a computer. QuickTime (for Windows) is included

on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. On the Macintoshplatform, this program is generally bundled with Mac OS 8.5 or lateroperating systems.

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Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock)

It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. Use the focus

lock or AF lock in these situations.

Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings

Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition

Subjects that are moving quickly

Subjects through glass:

Try to shoot as close to the glass as possible to reduce the chances of

light reflecting back off the glass.

Subjects with horizontal stripes

Shooting with the Focus Lock

Shooting with the AF Lock

1 Aim the camera so that an object atthe same focal distance as the mainsubject is centered in theviewfinder or in the AF framedisplayed on the LCD monitor.

2 Press the shutter button halfway(two beeps will sound).

The focal distance to the object is locked.

3 Re-aim the camera to compose theshot as desired and press the

shutter button fully.


2 Aim the camera so that an object atthe same focal distance as the mainsubject is centered in the AF frame.

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To release the focus lock

Press the / button.

The focus lock can be set in any shooting mode.

When shooting with the focus lock or AF lock using the LCD monitor,setting the AiAF to Off (p. 76) is recommended since the camerafocuses using the center AF frame only.

The AF lock is convenient because you can let go of the shutterbutton to compose the image. Moreover, the AF lock is still effectiveafter the picture is taken, allowing you to capture a second imagewith the same focus.

The AF lock can be released by pressing the zoom lever, MENUbutton, or by changing the shooting mode or by turning the LCD

monitor off.

3 Press the shutter button halfway(two beeps will sound) and pressthe / button.

The focal distance to the object is locked.

The icon will display and the lowerindicator beside the viewfinder will lightyellow.

4 Re-aim the camera to compose the

shot as desired and shoot.

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Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock)

You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the

contrast is too strong between the subject and background or when a

subject is backlit.

You must set the flash to . The AE lock cannot be set if the flashfires.

To release the AE lock

Press the button.

The AE lock may be released by pressing the zoom lever,MENU

button or button, or by changing the white balance, ISO speed,photo effect or the shooting mode, or by turning the LCD monitor off.


2 Focus on the part of the subject onwhich you wish to lock the exposuresetting.

3 Press the shutter button halfway(two beeps will sound) and pressthe button.

The exposure setting is locked. The icon will display.

4

Re-aim the camera to compose the

shot as desired and press theshutter button fully.

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Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock)

You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly

set for a particular portion of your subject.

To release the FE lock

Press the button.


2 Press the button to set the flashto .

3 Focus on the part of the subject onwhich you wish to lock the flashexposure setting.

4 Press the shutter button halfway(two beeps will sound) and pressthe button.

The flash will fire a pre-flash and lock the

flash exposure to the required intensity to

illuminate the subject.

The icon will display.

5 Re-aim the camera to compose theshot as desired and press theshutter button fully.

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The FE lock may be released by pressing the zoom lever, MENUbutton or button, or by changing the white balance, ISO speed,photo effect or the shooting mode, or by turning the LCD monitor off.

Switching between Focusing ModesAlthough the autofocus function is preset to the AiAF setting (9 AF frames),

you can set it to the center AF frame.

When [AiAF] is set to [On], the AF frame does not appear. When [AiAF] is

set to [Off], however, the AF frame will appear.

The symbol represents the AF frames as they appear in the LCD monitor.

The focus is locked to the center AF frame when the digital zoom isused.

No frame OnThe camera detects the subject and highlights the AF frames,from 9 available points, that it will use to determine the focus.

OffThe camera focuses using the center AF frame. This is convenientfor focusing on a specific part of a subject with greater certainty.


2 Use the or button to select[On] or [Off].

You can shoot right after selecting anoption.

3 Press the MENU button.The display will return to the Shootingscreen.

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Switching between Light Metering ModesYou can switch between metering modes to shoot.

Evaluative

Appropriate for standard shooting conditions,including backlit scenes. The camera divides imagesinto several zones for light metering. It evaluatescomplex lighting conditions, such as the position ofthe subject, the brightness, the direct light, and thebacklighting, and adjusts the settings to the correctexposure for the main subject.

Center-WeightedAverage

Averages the light metered from the entire frame, butgives greater weight to the subject matter at the center.

Spot

Meters the area within the spot AE point at the centerof the LCD monitor. Use this setting when you wantto set the exposure on the subject in the center ofthe monitor.

1 Press the button to switchbetween metering modes.

The selected metering mode appears on the

LCD monitor.

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Adjusting the Exposure Compensation

Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too darkwhen it is backlit or shot against a bright background or to avoid making lightsappear too bright in night shots.

To reset the exposure compensation

Return the setting to 0.

1 In the FUNC. menu, select*.


2 Use the or button to adjust theexposure compensation. The settings can be adjusted in 1/3 stops

in the range -2 to +2. You can confirm the effect of the setting in

the LCD monitor when it is on. You can shoot right after selecting an

option. The menu displays again after theshot, allowing you to change the settingseasily.

3 Press the FUNC. button.The display will return to the Shootingscreen.

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Shooting in Long Shutter Mode

You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects

appear brighter.


2 Use the or buttonto select [On]

and press the MENU button.The display will return to the Shootingscreen.

3 In the FUNC. menu, select*and

press the SET button.See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43).* The current setting is displayed.

4Use the or button to select ashutter speed.

The higher the value, the brighter the

image and the lower the value, the darker

the image.

You can shoot right after selecting a value.

The menu displays again after the shot,

allowing you to change the settings easily.

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To cancel the long shutter mode

While [Long Shutter] is displayed in the FUNC. menu, press the SETbutton.

The nature of CCD image sensors is such that noise in the recordedimage increases at long shutter speeds. This camera, however, appliesspecial processing to images shot at shutter speeds slower than 1.3seconds to eliminate the noise, thereby producing high-quality images.Nevertheless, a certain amount of processing time may be requiredbefore the next image can be shot.

Use the LCD monitor to confirm that the image was recorded at thedesired brightness.

Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low shutterspeeds. If the camera shake warning appears on the LCDmonitor, secure the camera to a tripod before shooting.

Use of the flash may result in an over-exposed image. If that occurs,shoot with the flash set to .

The following are unavailable:

- Exposure Compensation- Light Metering- AE Lock- FE Lock- ISO speed [AUTO]- Flash [Auto][Red-eye Reduction Auto]

Available Shutter Speeds

The following shutter speeds (in seconds) are available.

15 13 10 8 6 5 4 3.2 2.5 2 1.6 1.3 1

5 Press the FUNC. button.The display will return to the Shootingscreen.

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Adjustingthe Tone (White Balance)

When the white balance mode is set to match the light source, the camera

reproduces colors more accurately.

Auto The camera sets the white balance automatically accordingto shooting conditions.

Daylight For recording outdoors on a bright day.

Cloudy For recording under overcast, shady or twilight skies.

TungstenFor recording under tungsten and bulb-type 3-wavelengthfluorescent lighting.

Fluorescent

For recording under warm-white, cool-white or warm-

white (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.

Fluorescent HFor recording under daylight fluorescent, or daylightfluorescent-type 3-wavelength fluorescent lighting.

CustomFor setting a custom value with a white sheet of paper, etc.,to obtain the optimal white balance for the conditions.

1 In the FUNC. menu, select*.



See Setting a Custom White Balance(p. 82).

You can confirm the effect of the setting inthe LCD monitor when it is on.

You can shoot right after selecting an

option. The menu displays again after theshot, allowing you to change the settings

easily.

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This setting cannot be adjusted when the (Sepia) or (B/W)photo effects are selected.

Setting a Custom White BalanceYou can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for theshooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object, such as a

piece of white paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card that you wish to

establish as the standard white color.Especially in the following cases, as the white balance may not be adjusted

in (Auto), shoot after reading the white balance data in (Custom).

Shooting close-ups Shooting subjects of monotone color (such as sky, sea or forest)

Shooting with a peculiar source of light (such as a mercury-vapor lamp)

3 Press the FUNC. button.The display will return to the Shooting

screen.

1

In the FUNC. menu, select *.


2 Use the or button to select .

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You are recommended to set the shooting mode to and theexposure compensation setting to zero (0) before setting a customwhite balance. The correct white balance may not be obtained whenthe exposure setting is incorrect (image appears completely blackor white).

Shoot with the same settings as when reading the white balancedata. If the settings differ, the optimal white balance may not be set.Especially the following should not be changed.- Flash

Setting the flash to on or off is recommended. If the flash fireswhen reading the white balance data with the flash set to or

, make sure that you also use the flash when you shoot.- ISO Speed

It is also advisable to use the LCD monitor to compose the shot andto zoom

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